The Accord Party in Lagos State has announced free
nomination forms for female aspirants and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in
the July 12 local elections.
The Chairman of Lagos State Accord Caretaker Executive
Committee, Mr Dele Oladeji, disclosed this in the party’s Election Guidelines
and Timetable, released on Sunday in Lagos.
Oladeji said chairmanship and vice-chairmanship
aspirants in this category would, however, pay a N100,000 administrative fee,
while councillorship aspirants would pay N50,000.
For male aspirants, the chairman stated that
chairmanship and vice-chairmanship seekers would pay N500,000 for nomination
forms and N100,000 in administrative fees.
Male councillorship aspirants are required to pay
N150,000 for nomination forms, alongside a N50,000 administrative fee,
according to the chairman.
Oladeji said: “Accord has made its ticket very
affordable, as a considerate response to the severe economic challenges facing
the state.
“This is aimed at enhancing accessibility to
governance and encouraging participatory democracy among ordinary Lagos
residents, not just the wealthy elite.
“In addition to affordable forms, Accord is offering
free nomination forms to female aspirants, empowering women and supporting the
35 per cent Affirmative Action goal.”
Highlighting the election timetable, Oladeji said
purchase of nomination forms would run from April 19 to May 10 at the party’s
state secretariat.
He stated that submission of forms would close on May
10, with screening of aspirants scheduled for May 12 and party primaries on May
14.
He added that the party’s Primary Tribunal Committee
will sit on May 15, while any required rerun election would take place on May
17.
Oladeji noted that all payments must be made to the
party’s designated bank account, with receipts presented to the Accord State
Treasurer for processing.
He emphasised that Accord remains a key opposition
party in Lagos State, with a proven record of successes in past LG/LCDA
elections.
“Join us to rekindle our winning tradition once more.
We shall defend and deliver the people’s mandate,” Oladeji said.
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